Minnetonka Rotary Club
The Spoke
                                 
The Spoke
 
Weekly Report
(Photographers - Various)
(Reporter - Sam S. )
November 22, 2023
The Marsh, Second Floor, Minnetonka, Minnesota
(Editor - Mike G.)
Editor Notes
 
Member Submissions - See the end of The Spoke.
 
Next Meeting November 29, 2023 - President Tony N. called the next weekly meeting in person and Zoom for November 29, 2023 at 7:30 a.m., The Marsh, 15000 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN.
 
New Pictures - Send to michaelcglover@comcast.net. Ed.
 
 
************* See Social and Service Activities Below **************
 
From the Members and Archives
IMPORTANT UPDATE to Upcoming Events Below
 
Important - Check with meeting leaders to confirm date, time and location information for all events below. 
 
Upcoming Events
Social - Coffee Break at Caribou Coffee
Caribou Coffee
Dec 02, 2023
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
 
Social - Give Back Breakfast at Hoagies
Hoagies
Dec 11, 2023 8:30 AM
 
David Schultz - America's Future....
The Marsh
Dec 13, 2023
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
 
Minnetonka Rotary Board Meeting
Via Zoom
Dec 15, 2023
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
 
Foundation Board Meeting - Zoom
Zoom
Dec 21, 2023 11:00 AM
 
View entire list
Happy Bucks and Polio Pitcher Donations
 
Please send your Happy Buck and Polio Pitcher donations to Mac  H. as follows:
 
Mac Hardin
Minnetonka Rotary Club
12926 Rutledge Circle
Minnetonka, MN   55305
 
Rotary International Foundation
 
Please send your end of year donations to Chris Rosenlund as follows:
 
          Chris Rosenlund
          8672 Meadowvale Drive
          Eden Prairie, MN 55347
Meeting Minutes - Bob Hersman
 
Meeting called to order by President Tony
 
Guests
 
Dr Carter from the Excelsior club and Dominique and Tracy from ICA and [Resource West. Ed.]. All 3 are interested in joining our club!
 
Invocation
 
Invocation by Mac, on “God Bless America” The words preceding the song by Irving Berlin; “While the storm clouds gather far across the sea, Let us swear allegiance to a land that’s free. Let all be grateful for a land so fair, as we raise our voices in a solemn prayer.”
 
And we all know the rest of the words, said very meaningfully by Mac.
 

Pledge

Everyone.
 
4-Way Test
 
Everyone.
 
International Theme
 
Everyone.
 
Announcements
 
Tony N. - reminding us to ask guests to the Schultz talk on Dec 13th, and to reply to the invitation so we have enough seating.
 
Sam S. - New members should talk to Sam about getting their ‘head shots’ photos into the website. Also, former member and long-time friend of Sam, Ron Levitus, is now in memory care.
 
Alexa R. - the Scouting wreaths are available today in the parking lot. 2 socials coming up; Dec 2 at Caribou on Hwy 7 and Hopkins Crossroad at 8:00 AM
and Dec 11 at Hoagies at 7:30 (I think). It’s at 9th and Mainstreet in Hopkins. $30 covers your meal and all the rest goes to ‘give back’ to the staff there.
 
Bob H. -  today is our shopping cart assistance day at Lunds-Byerlys at Ridgedale.
Before Bob was done talking, we were fully volunteered. Thank you!
 
New Member Induction
 
None this week.
 
Rotary Minute
 
None this week.
 
Raffle
 
Jim Martin had the ticket, but not the lucky draw; $117 today, Big Pot next week!
 
Foundation Award Checks
 
None this week.
 
Happy Bucks
 
Bill S. -for his son here from Georgia, for friendship, for our 3 guests today, and on a second trip through the line, happy for Scott Brink.
 
Don C. - $60 (that’s nice!) for his 60th birthday, for his Mom’s trip here for TG, and of course, high hopes for the Michigan-Ohio St game this weekend.
 
Chris Carr -  $20 for doggie treats in his pocket, trips to Cleveland, for TG, and friends and family.
 
Bonnie W. -  happy that the ENTIRE Mtka City council is all women now (except the Mayor), and for Shauna Kiefer being a member, again. It was Shauna that brought Bonnie to Mtka Rotary.
 
Dr.  Carter; a visitor from Excelsior, but excited about ‘sliding over’ to our club. Great news.
 
Jennifer S. - to Alexa for ?  (Didn’t get it) [everything.  Ed.], for Dominique and Tracy here and potential members. They both have a long history in Hopkins schools, and ICA. Also, her son here from Chicago, daughter passed her Physician Asst Boards, and new job at Methodist Hospital.
 
Sam S. -  Trustone Foundation gave out $10K, $10K, and $25K to different groups, including food shelves. THAT’S a big number! Way to go, Sam and Trustone.
 
Mike G. -  for our Foundation, $$ still to be given, and for 2 of 3 kids here for TG
 
Alexa R. - thank you for sponsoring Scouting, $2500 in wreaths and $3200 in popcorn. THAT’S a big number too!. Way to go Rundquist kids, and Mom and Dad’s support Also for Sharon here as ‘her new boss” and the District Governor Elect for 5950.
 
Jim M. -  his boys here for TG and thanks for The Beatles writing a song for his (64th) birthday
 
Nate R. -  friend recently married, but the name change caused some messy problems. Shauna helped out getting it cleared up. And some IRS news that maybe a couple of people in the room understood!
 
Mark Marlin -  for friends in the club, and family for TG
 
Floriane N. - for being here in St. Paul for TG
 
Lindsey Leesman - couldn’t catch it on Zoom.
 
Ron U. - for Mary recovering from a bad reaction to a recent COVID shot
 
Bob H. -  the building his father built in Hopkins 1956, and the home of 3 of the original 4 offices just sold on Nov 20. It wasn’t easy, but the Optometrists who took over the clinic now own the building, and the 80 year-old practice will be in that same location into the future. Despite the effort, Bob is very happy how well it turned out.
 
Chris Rosenlund and The Velvet Hammer. He passed out 3 Paul Harris awards today; Pete for his 1st PH, Chris Carr for +7, and Dale Feste for +8. Terrific generosity by all, and it led us into our guest speaker today, who was…
 
Program
 
Sharon Bloodworth, DGE of District 5950.
Sharon is a 20-year member of Mpls Club #9, which is the 9th Rotary club formed in the world. 
 
Sharon coaches over 150 women in their businesses, and is a 5X Blue Ribbon Flower Arranger.
 
Sharon’s topic today was to unravel the mystery of the RIF; Rotary International Foundation.
 
Chris will cover this later, but by the technique of setting donations aside for 3 years, both RI and the individual clubs reach incredible matching programs.
 
Sharon was born in England, and traveled around the world with her father’s career in petroleum. She is happy that our current RI President is a fellow UK from Scotland.
 
Sharon has been planning to be the DG for some 12 years now, holding key spots in 5950. Rotary made her transition to Minnesota very good with so many friendships.
 
Some numbers today; 5950 is usually the 10th or 11th in giving among 520 world-wide districts. There are 34 regional zones (groups of Districts) and 5950 walked away with FIVE RI Zone awards at the recent meetings. That’s like winning 5 OSCARS!
 
Our own Mtka Rotary Club meets or exceeds our goal every year, and is always way above the District average. We have 35 Paul Harris Associates in a club of 48. Our club has donated $433,000 since we chartered in 1990.  WHAT A CLUB!!
 
With new members at our doorstep, and an enthusiastic thank you from Sharon today, the future looks very strong for The Minnetonka Rotary Club.
Thanks to you, Sharon, for being a shining light of District 5950.
 
 
Adjournment
 
Submitted by Bob Hersman
 
 
Member Submissions
 
December 11, 2023 for Hoagies!
 
 
 
 
 
December 2, 2023 for Caribou Coffee!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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